Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibe: Spacey, Exploratory, Communal, Futuristic, Abstract, Chaotic, Complex, Eccentric, Eclectic, Cosmic, Improvisation
Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra – The Solar-Myth Approach (Vol. 2) Read More »
Style: Trip-Hop
Vibe: Moody, Urban, Dystopian, Eclectic, Nocturnal, Dark, Melancholy, Groovy
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Dynamic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Polished
Unkle – Psyence Fiction Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Funk
Vibe: Apocalyptic, Communal, Cryptic, Earthy, Energetic, Epic, Groovy, Heavy, Philosophical, Playful, Political, Psychedelic, Riffs, Stoned, Eclectic
Funkadelic – Maggot Brain Read More »
Released in 1987 on Paisley Park Records Format: LPx2 Style: Funk-Rock, R&B, Pop Vibe: Eclectic, Sensual, Playful, Eccentric, Groovy
Prince – Sign ?? the Times Read More »
Released in 2003 on EMI Records Format: LPx2, 45rpm Style: Art Rock Vibe: Cryptic, Anxious, Angsty, Paranoid, Moody Musical Attributes: Complex, Eclectic, Dynamic, Dense, Lyrical Themes: Political, War, Death
Radiohead – Hail to the Thief Read More »
Originally released on CD in 1996 on Young God Records First vinyl pressing (2018) Format: LPx4
Swans – Soundtracks for the Blind Read More »
Style: Organic Beat Music, Jazz Fusion, Future Soul-Jazz
Vibe: Warm, Personal, Groovy, Breezy, Colorful, Eclectic, Comforting
Musical Qualities: Loops, Sampling, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Improvisation, Melodic, Rhythmic
Jeff Parker & the New Breed – Suite for Max Brown Read More »
Style: Celtic New Age, Symphonic Prog
Vibe: Ethereal, Medieval, Spring, Mellow, Meditative, Rainy, Soothing, Cinematic, Eclectic, Epic, Pastoral
Musical Qualities: Suite, Orchestral, Lush, Atmospheric, Progressive, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: harp, electric guitar, acoustic bass, electric bass, bagpipe, uilleann pipes, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, classical guitar, mandolin, bodhran, bouzouki, banjo, spinet, piano, Organ, synthesizer, glockenspiel, percussion, choral vocals, brass, tympani, drums, percussion
Mike Oldfield – Ommadawn Read More »
Originally released in 1981 on Rough Trade Modern Classics Reissue (2016) Format: LP
This Heat – Deceit Read More »
Released in 2005 on ATO Records Format: LPx2, CD
My Morning Jacket – Z Read More »
Released in 1975 on Island Records Format: LP
Brian Eno – Another Green World Read More »
Released in 2019 on Constellation Records Format: LP
Fly Pan Am – C’est ça Read More »
Released in 1975 on Virgin Records UK Pressing Format: LP
Hatfield and the North – The Rotters’ Club Read More »
Released in 2016 on Domino Records Format: LPx2, includes poster and lyric Booklet
Blood Orange – Freetown Sound Read More »
Released in 2012 on P.W. Elverum & Sun, Ltd. Format: LP, clear vinyl
Mount Eerie – Clear Moon Read More »
Released in 1981 on Ralph records Format: LP?
Fred Frith – Speechless Read More »
Released in 1977 on RCA Records Format: LP
David Bowie – “Heroes” Read More »
Released in 2010 on Asthmatic Kitty Records Format: LPx2 Artwork by Prophet Royal Robertson
Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz Read More »
Released in 2011 on Constellation Records Recorded 2009-2010 Format: LP
Efrim Manuel Menuck – Plays “High Gospel” Read More »
Released in 2007 on Saddle Creek Records Format: LPx2
Bright Eyes – Cassadaga Read More »
Released in 2012 on Polyvinyl Records Format: LP, white vinyl
Deerhoof – Breakup Song Read More »
Released in 2000 on Matador Records Format: LPx2
Yo La Tengo – And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out Read More »
Released in 1969 on Apple Records Format: LP
The Beatles – Abbey Road Read More »
Released in 1970 on Harvest Records Format: LP
Pink Floyd – Atom Heart Mother Read More »
Released in 1967 on Elektra Records Format: LP
The Incredible String Band – The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion Read More »
The Books’ music is simultaneously funny, innovative, catchy and enlightening. They use found sound and spoken word mixed with innovative recording techniques and acoustic instruments to create beautiful sound-collages that somehow create unity between all these disparate sources, as if they were all meant to be together. Everything these guys do, solo or together, is absolute genius.
The Books – The Way Out Read More »
Released in 2016 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Tortoise – The Catastrophist Read More »
Released in 2009 on Thrill Jockey Records Format: LP
Tortoise – Beacons of Ancestorship Read More »
Originally released in 2001 on Capital Records 2008 Pressing Format: 10″x2
Radiohead – Amnesiac Read More »
Darkly cinematic rock instrumentals with some creeping, Dostoevskian vibes. This is probably the most meticulous and progressive album I’ve heard from these guys, who are always finding new ways of funneling their omnivorous library of influences into their dramatic and atmospheric psych rock stylings.
Grails – Deep Politics Read More »
The new album from guitarist Yonatan Gat finds cohesiveness in its sprawling diversity. Stylistically it combines the rawness of garage rock, the thematic improvisation of Free jazz, and the experimental editing of musique concréte with psychedelic production, Arabic and Klezmer scales and surfy tremelo guitars.
Yonatan Gat – Universalists Read More »
Released in 2007 on Young God Records Format: LPx2
Akron/Family – Love is Simple Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock
Moods: Confident, Mystical, Epic, Hedonistic, Passionate, Masculine, Triumphant, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Rhythmic, Progressive, Dense, Heavy, Dynamic
Led Zeppelin – Physical Graffiti Read More »
Styles: Noise Pop, Art Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Math-Pop
Moods: Playful, Cryptic, Energetic, Eclectic, Colorful, Angular, Tangled, Deconstructed
Musical Qualities: Uncommon Time Signatures, Catchy, Flux Tempo, Dynamic, Riffs, Progressive
Deerhoof – Friend Opportunity Read More »
For fans of eclectic psych rock, communal freakfolk celebrations, and references to Kurt Vonnegut and Pharoah Sanders
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